El Celler del Nou Priorat: Excellent Tapas In Barcelona

And so it happened that once again I found myself out on a school night. Monday to be exact. While most restaurant owners are exhausted after the free-for-all fiesta that is the Barcelonese weekend and close up on Mondays, El Celler del Nou Priorat was open on this quiet night of the week.

Not only was it open, it was packed. Packed with people and packed with baskets of overflowing fruit, heavy trays of sliced meats, and large bowls of fresh salads. I want one of each, I thought as we walked in and found the last table in the back. The walls at Nou Priorat were covered in vibrant art and music with a heavy beat played in the background. The owners are Cuban and the menu reflected this, featuring some dishes from their homeland, though most of what they serve is from Catalonia and the rest of Spain (the place is named after a region in Spain, Priorat, where excellent red wine is made).

We had a plate of bravas (spicy potatoes – a typical tapa) and a cheese sampler and both were very tasty. We also managed to finish a bottle of red wine which helped us to forget that it was Monday and it was getting late. We closed the place down, and as the hours wore on the owners and waiters took a load off at a large empty table in the corner, trading stories and sipping beer after a busy night.

El Celler del Nou Priorat is right next to the train station Sants Estació and 100 times better than most of the mediocre eateries which ring the station. It’s within an often overlooked neighborhood of Barcelona where you’re not likely to run into many tourists (apart from those at the train station). If you are waiting for a train or want a nice place for a bite after a long journey, head to Nou Priorat.

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El ambiente es increible del lugar!!!Estuve de vacaciones desde Boston y la verdad que quede maravillado con el lugar, el buen gusto con que esta decorado, la comida exquisita gourmet , pero precios super razonables. La chef del lugar Tania Carbo tiene una sugerencias que son de chuparse los dedos, el estilo diria que es comida catalana con un toque contemporaneo y ecleptico.
The place palce is amazing , the decoration and the service are 5 stars. The food is spectacular. I agree with the previous review this place deserves a great review. It is kinda hidden , very close to Sants Estacio. The food I would say is from Spain but with some interesting latino twist. You should go and eat there if you happen to be in Barcelona